Ulziitiin Sangiin Dalai Lake (16337)
Mongolia, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Ulziitiin Sangiin Dalai Lake
Central coordinates: Latitude: 46.7000, Longitude: 103.2833
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1704 to 1863
Area of KBA (km2): 14.91083
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Sangiin Dalai Lake is located in north of Ulziit soum. It is surrounded by arid steppe. In wet years, a small river, the Zegst, runs out of the lake to the northwest. In drier years, the river valley supports wet meadow habitat. The lake shore and surrounding area is barren, with sparse vegetation. The wet meadows, however, are excellent habitat for breeding and summering birds.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Additional biodiversity: Sangiin Dalai Lake is located in north of Ulziit soum. It is surrounded by arid steppe. In wet years, a small river, the Zegst, runs out of the lake to the northwest. In drier years, the river valley supports wet meadow habitat. The lake shore and surrounding area is barren, with sparse vegetation. The wet meadows, however, are excellent habitat for breeding and summering birds. Non-bird biodiversity: No information is available on the importance of the site for other fauna and flora.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 50 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 |